Our 8 Tips for Running in the Heat

Marathon Handbook Podcast · Jul 23, 2026 · 1h 21m

It's hot everywhere right now, so Michael, Alex, and Katelyn are breaking down 8 science-backed (and battle-tested) hacks for running in extreme heat and humidity. From heat acclimatization and dew point pacing to pre-cooling tricks, electrolyte hydration, and knowing the warning signs of heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke, this episode covers everything you need to train safely through a heat wave.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:52 Send Us Your Questions for Brad Stulberg

4:44 Sponsor: Lagoon Pillow

6:24 8 Hacks for Running in Heat: Overview

15:53 Hack 1: Embrace the Heat (Acclimatization)

24:05 Hack…